Family Massage

Who invented reflexology? No one knows for sure, although the art is indeed quite ancient. Reflexology practices of the feet and hands have been documented to well over 2,000 years ago in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Asian societies.

Did you know? Sports Massage was created and developed to help with muscle systems used for a particular sport. Sports massage uses a variety of approaches to help athletes in training or before, during, or after sports events.

So how does rolfing work? Basically, the therapist uses pressure in his or her hands to manipulate the layers in a person’s body. This changes the patterns in the body that create postural problems and pain issues.

Traditional foot massages do not only include just the feet, but the areas below the knees as well in order to promote optimum relaxation and enhanced blood circulation. For traditional massages, the therapist will also address the ankle and calf regions too.

While running can be great exercise, it can also take its toll on your body. Rolfing is a whole body integration that can reduce and possibly eliminate some of the negative side effects of running.

One of the biggest stumbling blocks to a regular workout routine is pain or stiffness. With a regular massage, you'll be able to bounce more quickly and effectively from minor aches and injuries.

Deep tissue massage therapy is a specific type of massage in which pressure is aimed toward the very deepest layers of muscle tissue, as well as tendons. Deep therapy massage is often prescribed for patients recovering from injuries and surgeries.

Because mobility and flexibility tend to decrease as we age, Rolfing is an excellent therapeutic option for older members of the community wishing to maintain or improve on a healthy lifestyle.

Did you know that there are many different roots for the word massage? In French massage means, ‘friction of kneading’, in Arabic it means ‘to touch, feel or handle’ and in Latin 'massa' means, ‘dough.’